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Two Pieace Shaft

Here's a two-piece, rubber-insulated Ford driveshaft, common to Mustangs with automatic transmissions. While Ford took this approach to reduce vibration, two-piece shafts actually develop vibration and strength issues over time and use. We suggest replacing it with a steel or aluminum one-piece shaft for safety and reliability. Unless you're building a concours-restored show car, there's no reason to use a two-piece shaft.
Choose Universal Joints And Driveshafts For Your Mustang

 Here's a two-piece, rubber-insulated Ford driveshaft, common to Mustangs with automatic transmissions. While Ford took this approach to reduce vibration, two-piece shafts actually develop vibration and strength issues over time and use. We suggest replacing it with a steel or aluminum one-piece shaft for safety and reliability. Unless you're building a concours-restored show car, there's no reason to use a two-piece shaft.  View Related Article

 

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